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Schaefer Named NHL's Top Rookie

Updated 2026-05-13 19:05 UTC 1 source Positive

Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman for the New York Islanders, has been unanimously chosen as the NHL’s rookie of the year. This is the first time in 33 years that such an honor went to a unanimous choice.

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Schaefer unanimous choice as NHL's top rookie

Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year, the first unanimous choice for the award in 33 years.

2026-05-13 19:53 UTC